Members throughout the years;
Dennis Tvrdik - Vocals (2007-)
Brett Wondrak - Guitar (2007-)
Austin Cutter -
Dominic Dickinson - Guitar/Vocals (2007-)
Eric Thomas - Bass (2014-)
Erik Kemme - Bass
Cameron Keeter - Bass (?-2012)
Michael Roslaniec - Bass (2013-2014)
Patrick Galante - Drums (2009-)
Bradley Newshutz - Drums (2007-2009)
Discography:
2016 - Gaia
2014 - Blackout
2012 - The Campaign
2010 - No Secret Revealed
2007 - Calm Before The Storm
Threshold
Affiance Lyrics
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that we all knew and feared.
Are we strong enough
to endure this stand?
For the time has come
to choose your stance.
Will I become another
Am I the same as them?
Is it just human instinct to survive
and protect what's ours?
Is this a vicious cycle,
will I become another suppressor some day?
Manipulate the people.
History is only written
by those who win the war.
I need to know if I die right here
it will not be in vain.
Chin up with my heart crying out to the crowd,
I fear failure.
Gear up for the battle the time is now,
I fear failure.
Ignorance is bliss.
But now I'm more than conscious
of the truth at hand.
We are no longer prisoners to regret.
We have towed this burden far.
And the absolute has set us free.
There is no turning back.
And now we get up off the ground.
Stand tall with resolve.
We have marched to the beat of a new drum.
I now choose to fulfill my destiny.
Go and call upon warriors.
Do not let this movement die.
My final request
is to remember that I tried.
God forgive me.
Don't let me die in vain.
The lyrics in Affiance's song Threshold address the weighty topic of standing up against oppression and questioning one's own role in perpetuating the cycle of suppression. The opening lines acknowledge the impending moment of truth and challenge the listener to consider whether they possess the strength to take a stand.
The following verse delves deeper into the internal struggle of choosing a side - whether to join the oppressors or fight against them. The lines "Is it just human instinct to survive and protect what's ours?... will I become another suppressor some day?" speak to the dilemma of self-preservation versus a commitment to justice.
The chorus calls for courage and determination in the face of looming danger, as the singer confronts the possibility of failure, but still declares their resolution to move forward. The final lines express a sense of responsibility to the cause and a desire to leave a positive legacy, even if it means making the ultimate sacrifice.
Overall, Threshold is a call to action against all forms of oppression, demanding introspection, bravery, and a commitment to progress.
Line by Line Meaning
The time is here
The moment has arrived
that we all knew and feared.
That we all anticipated with fear.
Are we strong enough
Do we possess the strength
to endure this stand?
To persist in this fight?
For the time has come
Because now is the time
to choose your stance.
To determine your position.
Will I become another
Will I be reduced to just another
suppressor of man?
Oppressor of humanity?
Am I the same as them?
Do I share their likeness?
Is it just human instinct to survive
To endure and stay alive
and protect what's ours?
And safeguard our own?
Is this a vicious cycle,
Is this a recurring pattern,
will I become another suppressor some day?
will I too become an oppressor?
Manipulate the people.
Use people as pawns in our game.
History is only written
The past is only documented
by those who win the war.
By the victorious.
I need to know if I die right here
I need to be certain that if I perish at this moment,
it will not be in vain.
My death will have been for a noble cause.
Chin up with my heart crying out to the crowd,
I lift my head with a passionate plea to those watching,
I fear failure.
I am afraid of defeat.
Gear up for the battle the time is now,
Prepare for the fight, this is the moment,
I fear failure.
I fear the possibility of losing.
Ignorance is bliss.
Not knowing is peaceful.
But now I'm more than conscious
But now I am fully aware
of the truth at hand.
Of the reality of our situation.
We are no longer prisoners to regret.
We are no longer captive to our remorse.
We have towed this burden far.
We have carried this weight for so long.
And the absolute has set us free.
And the ultimate truth has liberated us.
There is no turning back.
There's no going back.
And now we get up off the ground.
And now we get back up from defeat.
Stand tall with resolve.
Stand firm and unwavering.
We have marched to the beat of a new drum.
We have followed a new path.
I now choose to fulfill my destiny.
I now commit to fulfill my purpose.
Go and call upon warriors.
Gather forth soldiers.
Do not let this movement die.
Do not abandon this cause.
My final request
My last appeal
is to remember that I tried.
Is to recollect that I made an effort.
God forgive me.
God pardon me.
Don't let me die in vain.
Do not let my death be meaningless.
Contributed by Matthew C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.